Names / Boy names
Leo
Current rank
#19
and rising
All-time peak
#18
in 2023
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
262,100
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #18 in 2023 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
A boys' name, Leo makes its debut in 1880. As of the latest data it stands at #19, still gaining ground. Its strongest year was 2023, at #18 nationally. Across all years, more than 262,100 children have been named this.